what are the tips given in the video to produce a good definition?
A: Do not define a word by mere repetition or merely restating the word.
B: Define a word in simple and familiar terms.
C: Keep the class portion of your definition small but adequate.
D: Avoid adding personal details to definitions.
A: Do not define a word by mere repetition or merely restating the word.
B: Define a word in simple and familiar terms.
C: Keep the class portion of your definition small but adequate.
D: Avoid adding personal details to definitions.
举一反三
- 中国大学MOOC: When you try to define a new word in English, be ________; the shorter the definition, the easier it is to remember.
- The following definition “to dedicate is to devote entirely to a specific person or a specific cause” is to define a term by __________. A: giving an antonym B: giving a synonym C: describing the term in details D: comparing this term with another word
- When we give a definition, we should observe certain principles: to avoid circular definitions; to avoid long lists of synonyms; and to avoid loaded definitions.
- What is the WHO _____ of health? A: defining B: define C: defination D: definition
- Any analytical definition of the word “dog” would also be an analytical definition of the word “animal.”